Expert Dani Knapp explains what schools can do to help minimise the spread of head lice and how to successfully educate ...

This fomite transmission contributes to the challenging cycle of head lice infestation. While hair length or frequency of grooming do not generally influence susceptibility to head lice ...

Eligible patients included persons at least 2 years of age with head louse infestation against which treatment with either pyrethrin or malathion 2–6 weeks before enrollment had failed.

1. Present three cases where severe head lice infestation was associated with significant iron deficiency anaemia. 2. Critically evaluate the available evidence to identify whether head lice ...

Medically reviewed by Amelia MacIntyre, DO Pubic lice (Phthirus pubis), also known as "crabs," are an insect infestation that ...

The most effective head lice treatment depends on the severity of the infestation and personal preference. Over-the-counter treatments such as Nix and Rid can be effective, but prescription ...